LBPD Blotter - 11/13/23

Welcome to the LBPD Blotter!

As part of our ongoing commitment to external communications and providing valuable information to our community, the Department posts preliminary information about incidents that occurred the previous evening, including shootings and stabbings, as well as any other LBPD updates to the Department’s homepage and on the “News” tab of the Department’s website. This page will be updated as new incidents occur.

Here’s a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• Officers investigate a shooting: On Nov. 12, 2023 at approximately 10:03 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of 15th Street and Chestnut Avenue regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located evidence indicating that a shooting had occurred. The suspect(s) fled the scene before police arrived. Suspect information and motive for the shooting is under investigation. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

• Officers investigate a fatal traffic collision: On Nov. 12th, 2023 at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Alamitos Avenue regarding a traffic collision which resulted in the death of a male adult.  The preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle driven by an unknown driver, struck the male adult victim and fled the scene. Long Beach Fire Department personnel provided medical aid and transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is ongoing. A news release detailing the incident is forthcoming and will be posted here.

This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report.